F IELDWORK MOV 475

F IELD W ORK – MOV 475 – 2 CREDITS ( PRE - REQUISITE - MOV 420) 112 hours volunteer time 8 hrs/week for 14 weeks (no hours during finals week) 20hrs/week for 6 weeks during the spring semester Class meetings are discussion based with assignments Class TBA up until 1-2 weeks prior to semester start Broad setting of interest – related to exercise science Needs approval from Professor Crawley (if not on approved list)

F INDING A F IELDWORK S ITE This is your responsibility so start early! 1-2 semesters prior Polish resume & interview skills (Career Services) Determine your references Print Agency Agreement found online (Ex Sci website MOV 475 tab) – Take 2 copies with you Know exactly what you are expected to learn/experience – the sites will ask Review fieldwork agreement for requirements Date to secure December 1 st (winter semester) April 1 st (spring semester) August 1 st (fall semester)

F INDING A S ITE Approved Sites -- List of approved sites is on the exercise science webpage under current students, MOV 475 tab, then click sites. students-2.htm Need to turn in fieldwork agreement to Professor Crawley also found on the exercise science website under the current students, MOV 475 tab, click agreement. This form can be turned into the main Move Sci office at anytime to be placed in my mailbox.

N EW S ITE A PPROVAL P ROCESS A New Site -- must have approval prior to completing an agreement Need to provide a site website and supervisor credentials/experience to Professor Crawley (an works fine) Need to discuss/outline expectations for a learning experience – agreed upon by site supervisor & student Very important to inform supervisor of their responsibilities to include: approve/discuss responsibilities, goals and objectives for student, do preliminary and final evaluations, meet every 3-4 weeks for interviews on field topics, etc Complete fieldwork agreement once approved

O THER C ONSIDERATIONS Volunteer hours done outside of the fieldwork semester dates cannot be counted towards 475 Health Compliance required for your internship will be completed during your registered fieldwork semester although, some sites may require the following components for fieldwork hours Immunizations/TB test, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screening, Update CPR & First Aid Certifications and Flu Shot Details of the requirements, including deadlines, testing procedures and screening protocols will be reviewed at the start of your MOV 475 semester as a part of a meeting lead by the GV health compliance officer.

FAQ S Does the fieldwork/internship need to be within the semester dates? Yes for fieldwork, however for internship, a1-2 week early start is acceptable. Can I complete my fieldwork and internship at the same site? Yes, however responsibilities must change with an internship and a plan must be presented and approved by Professor Peddie Can I complete my fieldwork where I currently work? In some cases, responsibilities need to differ and approval is needed by Professor Crawley

C ONTACTING P ROFESSOR C RAWLEY is the best option: Office is located in Mackinac Hall B Phone number is Fax number is